But on a standard 4:3 TV, you wind up with black bars on top and bottom, plus tiny black bars on the side (most likely covered by overscan). commentary, editorials, reviews. An adventuresome youth, he hopes that it will be a fierce animal like the eagle that was given to his oldest brother Sitka (D. B. Sweeney). [5] They also traveled through Denali National Park and the Kenai Fjords National Park, where they visited Exit and Holgate Glacier. This, nonetheless, allows a submenu to give the option to watch any portion of the documentary by itself, breaking it up into 12 short segments which each run a few minutes long (like last fall's disappointing bonus disc of The Lion King). For Mr. Thomas and Mr. Moranis, it was a chance to resurrect their McKenzie personas, first developed a quarter-century ago for the ''SCTV'' comedy show (which itself has just been released on DVD for the first time). The 44th Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Aaron Blaise and Robert Walker (in their feature directorial debuts) and produced by Chuck Williams, from a screenplay written by Tab Murphy, Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton, and the writing team of Steve Bencich and Ron J. Friedman. Anda and Kata, Anda and Kata are two female moose (female moose are also called cows) in Disney's 2006 film 'Brother Bear 2'. Annoying Younger Sibling: Of the bear bros, Koda is this, being the more excitable, talkative one.The pair have enough in common that they become good friends anyway. Background information In ''Brother Bear'' Mr. Moranis and Mr. Thomas provide the McKenzie-ish voices of two moose named Rutt and Tuke. Closed Captioned takes place the morning after Kenai breaks his promise to his young companion. [15] Art Director Robh Ruppel stated that the ending of the film originally showed how Kenai and Denahi get together once a year to play when the northern lights are in the sky. The directors finally gave into their co-workers who said it wasn't working, and Kenai's new travel companion became the younger Koda. Like they plopped down a standard idea, couldn't think of anything original to combine it with, and simply went with it. It feels totally improvised, and Moranis and Thomas are in prime form. [5] Around 2000, the story evolved into a tale in which the transformed Kenai is taken in by an older bear, Grizz, who was to be voiced by Michael Clarke Duncan. [23], Brother Bear was released on VHS and DVD on March 30, 2004. There are a few montages showing them growing as friends, then there's the standard fight, followed quickly by the make-up sequence. google_color_text = "FFFFFF"; Brother Bear is "a charming, enchanting story for kids of all ages!" ( Larry King, CNN) Product details. [21] On July 15, 2003, Disney announced that the release date would be moved up by one weekend from its previously scheduled slot of November 7, 2003. Overall, Brother Bear is a step-up from the more experimental recent efforts from Disney Feature Animation such as the disappointing Atlantis and though it's less certain to please crowds like Lilo & Stitch, it feels more of a return to quality filmmaking from the studio. google_color_border = "DEB552"; 'Brother Bear' isn't going to knock your socks off with its astounding audio mixing, but Disney does a nice enough job incorporating enough ambient sound to produce a believable surround sound mix. Though the moose are hesitant, they agree to the plan. Kenai comes across young Koda, who is going in the same direction and lends Kenai some much-needed bear sense and the audience some personality as kid-friendly travelling company to our stern protagonist. Of course, the entertainment value of the commentary, like Strange Brew, is totally subject to taste. Kenai doesn't see how a bear (or he, himself) can represent love. After Kenai transforms into a bear twenty-four minutes into the picture, the film itself transforms as well: to an anamorphic aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and towards brighter, more fanciful colors and slightly more caricatured art direction. The film's audio options bear more explanation than usual, as well. They meet up with Koda after he discovers that Kenai has killed his mother, and through their own argument and make up, convincing Koda to forgive Kenai. google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad8.html"; Lawrence isn't the only person seeking a life change in Alaska. Disc 1 also contains Rutt & Tuke's audio commentary (reviewed with other Bonus Features) below. She does not speak the bear language, but advises him to return to the mountain to find Sitka and be turned back to a human, but only when he atones for his actions; she vanishes without an explanation. 1.66:1-2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen (theatrical) [14] Byron Howard, supervising animator for Kenai in bear form, said that earlier in production a bear named Grizz (who resembles Tug in the film and is voiced by the same actor) was supposed to have the role of Kenai's mentor. Just then, the buffalo comes charging back, and Rutt and Tuke flee in a panic. The hard-nosed back-and-forth apparently paid off. Something to point out here is that 'Brother Bear' opens with a window boxed presentation (black bars on the top, bottom, and sides). Lies, fights, arguments, loss The patented Disney magic just wasn't there. Brother Bear is "a charming, enchanting story . So they said, can you give us something like the McKenzie brothers?'' google_color_bg = "DEB552"; The two of them tease Kenai for insisting that he is not a bear and play along with him, pretending that they are different animals as well. Of course, Kenai doesn't hear a word she says. The Sneak Peeks that play at the beginning of Disc 1 are for Aladdin, The Incredibles, Chicken Little (Disney's computer animated film coming to theaters in 2005), The Three Musketeers, Mary Poppins: Special Edition (the booklet provides us our first look at this set's cover art), Mulan II. It focuses on the continued adventures of bear brothers Kenai and Koda. Family information "Find Your Totem" poses a variety of questions and then "the spirits" tell you which symbol most represents you. The film, which was released in the United States on November 1, 2003, received mixed reviews from critics and received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 76th Academy Awards, losing to Pixar's Finding Nemo. Despite Nita's urgency, Kenai decides to help Rutt and Tuke woo the moosettes. Kenai, a man who resents bears after a fight with one kills his older brother, is turned into a bear so he can see life from a different perspective. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Later, Rutt and Tuke attend Kenai and Nita's wedding. In the German version, Rutt and Tuke are called Benny and Bjrn, after the two iconic male members of the same name from the Swedish pop group ABBA. Why is it 1.66:1 instead of the standard 1.33:1 'fullscreen' pan-and-scan job? Voice Las mejores ofertas para "Peluche de alce Brother Bear Rutt de 8""" estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! The film was the third and final Disney animated feature produced primarily by the Feature Animation studio at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida; the studio was shut down in March 2004, not long after the release of this film in favor of computer animated features. Now it seems that the gods won't let Nita marry anyone without the amulet being burned by both her and Kenai in order to break the bond. . Included are a 50GB Blu-ray, which contains both films, and then two DVDs, one for each feature. The development of the film's characters is discussed. Kenai Turn Into Bear. In a nice touch, the menus list the running time of the highlighted bonus feature. ", "Isaak Surfing the Ironic / For Phoenix, life's a bear", "Looks like a bear market for 2-D animation", "Das Interview mit Ruben Aquino, Supervising-Animator (English transcript)", "Tina, Phil In 'Great Spirits' On Soundtrack", "Diverse Acts Interpret Collins For 'Brother Bear', "Inside Move: Disney wakes 'Bear' for Sat. His feelings certainly don't change when it is when the three brothers are fighting a bear that Sitka is killed. google_ad_height = 250; Bear Moose Paths of Discovery: The Making of Brother Bear - Mirror to the Wind . Ok- so I got Brother Bear today and I loved the movie, but then I was watching it with the commentary by the moose, and about 24 minutes in the screen goes black and the moose says- "great I missed the whole thing" :eek: WHAT? Disney's Brother Bear games were released in November 2003 for Game Boy Advance, PC and mobile phones. When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brother Bear | Disney Classics (DVD, 2004) . ''The movie at times is so serious, it's a fun movie to make fun of and poke fun at. Love those moose! google_ad_channel = "5429178602+2431886621"; Underneath it all is the onscreen belief that living beings are part of a cosmic brotherhood and that when man and beast die, all enter an eternal celestial . "[34], Writing for Variety, Todd McCarthy summarized that "Brother Bear is a very mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel [because] the film's characters and narrative simply fail to engage strong interest, and tale is probably too resolutely serious to enchant small fry in the way the better Disney titles always have. [40] On its second wide weekend, the film continued its strong showing grossing $18.6 million against new competing films such as Elf and The Matrix Revolutions, collecting $44.1 million in three weeks. Buy Brother Bear from Amazon.com: 2-Disc DVD / 2 Movie Blu-ray + DVD / Instant Video. Yes, you're not losing quite as much (29%) of the picture as a normal pan & scan job (43%) of such a wide film. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The film's origins go back to 1994 when Disney CEO Michael Eisner, wowed by The Lion King, asked if any other films about animals were on the drawing board. Even though, essentially, they are. I am content! They walk away shortly after Kenai gets himself caught in a snare trap. It's a black dual amaray keepcase, which holds two discs in a standard single case size. [5], As is typical for animation voice acting, Suarez and Phoenix voiced their roles separately, although they both did a recording session together at least two times. Rutt and Tuke are some of the first creatures Kenai meets after being turned into a bear. ''We took a feature that normally is a very dull feature and made it more approachable.''. 'Brother Bear' is one of the more easily forgettable titles in Disney's catalog. When he does, though, the spirits that govern interspecies transformations see to it that Kenai is transformed into the big brown bear that he has just killed. Disc 2 presents Brother Bear in English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks, plus a DTS English track. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl. While the pilot tested well, it was not picked up as Disney Channel executives felt that adapting the film as a series was "counterproductive" to their goal of trying to reach a tween audience, combined with the fact that the movie performed below expectations.[42]. The three sequences and introduction from the two directors run 11 minutes and 5 seconds altogether with a "Play All" function. In May, Variety's DVD Exclusive publication estimated that since the DVD and video were released March 30 they had generated $146 million in the United States, far outstripping the $85 million the film made in theaters. 'Brother Bear' comes in a 3-disc Special Edition. Show details. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious . The shaman appears to him and tells him that everything will become clear when he reaches "the mountain where the light touches the earth." "Making Noise: The Art of Foley" (3:16) is a little featurette on Brother Bear's sound effects hosted by Jeremy Suarez (the voice of Koda). Getting to that nutty end product, though, required some serious business. [22], On October 20, 2003, Brother Bear premiered at the New Amsterdam Theatre where fellow attendees included New York Governor George Pataki and cast members Michael Clarke Duncan and Estelle Harris. Kenai sacrifices himself for Koda, out of love, prompting Sitka to appear and turn him back into a human, much to Denahi and Koda's surprise. The two guys are Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, Canadians who first invaded the United States more than 20 years ago as Bob and Doug McKenzie, buffoonish comic characters with a heavy preference for the words ''eh'' and ''you hoser.''. Some may find the dim-witted banter and heavy sprinkling of "eh"s abrasive, but for me, I found it quite entertaining, for the most part. After a tragedy in the wilderness, Kenai tracks down the grizzly responsible and kills it. Release Date: March 30, 2004 Rutt: Rick MoranisTuke: Dave Thomas You can choose to listen to the commentary with visuals or without; with the former selected, you occassionally get to see well-done silhouettes of the moose. 'Brother Bear 2' could act as an electronic babysitter if you're desperate, but chances are there are many other worthwhile kid-centric shows in your collection. He later wrote: "This opulent movie, with gorgeous rainbow animation, is heavy on message but light on humor."[37]. "Making Noise: The Art of Foley" (3:16) is a little featurette on Brother Bear's sound effects hosted by Jeremy Suarez (the voice of Koda). [13] Layout artist Armand Serrano, speaking about the drawing process on the film, said that "we had to do a life drawing session with live bear cubs and also outdoor drawing and painting sessions at Fort Wilderness in Florida three times a week for two months []". Disney Brother Bear MOOSE RUTT figure 2003 NOrthwest Adventure replacement. They heeded Kenai's advice to ride on mammoths to cover their trails, though they lost the bears in the process. google_ad_width = 728; As one of just three Disney animated classics debuting on DVD in 2004, Brother Bear should be near the top of your list of sets to buy. The early oughts weren't kind to the Disney animated feature film canon. Add all three to Cart. Rutt pretends he is a wolverine to play along with Kenai, revealing his goofy and mischievous nature. Their relationship is very close and based upon a brotherly love, although they don't always agree. Brother Bear, you can hear them fret, is turning into a beautiful, serious film, maybe too beautiful and serious for juvenile audiences coarsened by a steady diet of sexual innuendo and flatulence gags. His fur is brown tinged with orange, though his muzzle and underbelly are darker in color. I got the otter totem. The song "Welcome" written by Phil Collins was later used as the theme song for Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams during the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. There's a great blend of standard character animation, with some CG elements, and also some backgrounds that look like impressionist paintings. They meet up with Kenai again while trying to evade the hunter hoping that he could protect them. Afraid that the human hunters will hurt Koda, Kenai rushes off to save him, with Rutt and Tuke in tow. I wonder what else is in there? The segmented-layout to the documentary just barely prevents it from being the perfect supplement to the film, but nonetheless, it is a well-produced and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the film. The efforts to add gravitas and depth to Brother Bear's story do detract from it a bit, and make the film's ending disappointingly witless. The website's consensus reads, "Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting. Its insert folds out to six pages and contains a scene selection list, a two-page map of bonus features, and previews of the supplements on Discs 1 and 2. His two brothers have already received their totems a rite of passage in the tribe and he's finally going to receive his. 2 - Brother Bear. "[11] After the filmmakers heard his audition tapes for Finding Nemo, Jeremy Suarez was cast as Koda. BWCA.com is a great resource to aid in your planning and enjoyment of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness(BWCA) and Quetico Park. ''We wanted that sort of sense of irreverence about the movie,'' Mr. Williams said. When he does, though, the spirits that govern interspecies transformations see to it that Kenai is transformed into the big brown bear that he has just killed. With five great new songs from Academy Award winner* Phil . Release Date: March 30, 2004 Topics covered include the voice cast, the real locations that inspired animators, and the changing aspect ratio. They are the relatives of modern elephants who lived from 10,000 B.C. The moral of the story here is that if you want to watch a worthwhile animated movie about someone turning into a bear watch 'Brave.'. Rutt is a male moose.He is the brother of Tuke, and the mate of Anda.. Rutt and Tuke met Kenai, a bear, while in the forest.Though he attempted to explain that he was a human who had been transformed into a bear, the moose simply believed him to be crazy. The music isn't quite as memorable and energetic as Tarzan's, but a couple of songs do work well enough to make you almost forgive the harsh opening number that Disney decided (unsuccessfully) to push for the Best Song Oscar. A good portion of the documentary is devoted to the film's music; the songs were written by Phil Collins and originally planned to all be performed by him, too. No parts of this site are to be reproduced without permission. He hunts down and chases the bear up onto a rocky cliff, fighting and eventually slaying it. Las mejores ofertas para Tienda Disney Brother Bear Alce Rutt Frijoles Bolso de Peluche 6" Nuevo estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! However, instead of opening on Halloween, the film would be released on Saturday, November 1, 2003. //2006-11-26: brother bear, animated classics reviews Sitka complies, and Kenai is transformed back into a bear. With other recent original/sequel package releases like 'Mulan' and 'Hunchback' the sequels have had a noticeable drop in animation quality. google_color_text = "FFFFFF"; [31], On the syndicated television show At the Movies, film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper both gave the film positive reviews. This goes on for some time, and Rutt eventually complains to Koda that his own brother has abandoned him for the moosettes. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brother Bear (DVD, 2004) at the best online prices at eBay! Brother Bear is a 2003 American animated musical fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.The 44th Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Aaron Blaise and Robert Walker (in their feature directorial debuts) and produced by Chuck Williams, from a screenplay written by Tab Murphy, Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton, and the . Actually, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas played the MacKennsie brothers in an old obsure movie called . google_ad_channel = "5429178602+2431886621"; The DVDs are stacked in the same hub. As one of just three Disney animated classics debuting on DVD in 2004, Brother Bear should be near the top of your list of sets to buy. DVDizzy.com | DVD and Blu-ray Reviews | Disney Animated Classics | DVD & Blu-ray Schedule | Brother Bear 2 | Search This Site Brother Bear, Treasure Planet, Atlantis and Emperors New Groove are all great movies (Home on the Range and Chicken Little not so much). google_ad_client = "pub-9732201945510416"; clip: "Moose Commentary" Get the IMDb App. BROTHER BEAR is "a charming, enchanting story for kids of all ages!" . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

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